Peacock Brainstorm

Some notes on next steps for April’s show:

• 3 or 4 main sections where we could put stuff on (see red in diagram)
  1. Entry way for opening bit
  2. Then long hallway for some theatrical stuff
  3. Then an outdoor patio for musicians
  4. Possibly the garden area for something else
• Start in entry way with musical skit
  • Ask band to participate in some “mistake” bit, thinking the benefit is for peacocks, not people; they protest
  • Lead audience over to story-telling location
  • Walk through a room where actors are changing; cause a ruckus; drama!
  • Later, emerge outside to see full band performing
• Maybe a tiered pricing scheme like:
  • $20 to come and get a seat
  • $15 to come but bring your own folding chair
  • $10 to come and stand only
  • Will require audience to move from space to space during show; any mobility issues with this to consider? Or just ensure it’s in promotional info?

• Types of entertainment:
  • Music (Possum Posse, Luna Tart, ????)
  • Storytelling (3 of them?)
  • Poetry/performers (2 of them?)
  • Plays/monologues (2 of them?)
• What else could work in the space:
  • Catered food/deserts
  • Drinks (may not work depending on insurance requirements)
  • Raffle (for what?)
  • Art on display (who?)
  • Auction (if can get something together, maybe not)
  • Interactive activities (Cards Against Humanity for the kids? Kidding!); pin the tail on the peacock?
• Need to sort out the beneficiary; obviously just a modest donation, so where would it have most punch*? Suggestions so far:
  • Southern Poverty Law Center
  • ACLU
  • NARAL
  • Planned Parenthood
  • Out Youth
  • Autism Society
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
  • Environment Texas
• Something regional or local would likely have biggest impact, think it through; no shortage of groups needing support these days
• Rough dates to sort stuff out
  • Finalize insurance pieces by end of Feb
  • Poster design ideas by end of Feb
  • Artist lineup by mid-March
  • Press releases by mid-March
  • Submit marketing info by mid-March
  • Sort out all details (art, props, timing, by end of March)

Okay, it’s doable. Keep it in mind in the coming weeks and start knocking stuff out…

* if I ever run for office in a conservative district, this list could raise eyebrows